Tom Lee joins CNBC’s Squawk Box to break down the latest inflation report, the Fed’s impact, and why he expects a strong rally in August. Could the S&P 500 reach the 6,500-6,600 range in the next few weeks? Tom shares his market outlook, offering expert analysis on the driving factors behind this bu

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The analysis discusses the consolidation of the market after a 28% gain from April lows. The labor market is seen as soft, which could lead the Fed to make a dovish pivot in the fall, stimulating the housing market and strengthening the economy. The analyst expects a rally in August, with the S&P 500 potentially reaching 6500-6600, all-time highs, in the next couple of weeks. Furthermore, if applying European inflation measures excluding housing, the inflation rate is below 2%, suggesting that the Fed, if it were the ECB, would be cutting rates. The market is expected to rally pretty strongly in August, with the S&P 500 hitting new highs. The analyst mentioned that the July jobs report could make it easier for the Fed to cut rates in September.

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